Diary Of A Black Girl

Note to Self – Part 1

LaurettaJohnnie — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:22:39 +0000

it hurts so much when you realise

the people in your life whom you love and trust

are the ones who cause you the most pain

and it’s time to let go …..

everybody loves the sunshine

A Black Girl x

I have run out of snacks!

LaurettaJohnnie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:17:25 +0000

I have no snacks and I have the munchies –

I am at my computer writing, feeling hungry and I have no snacks!

No crisps, no chocolate, no cake, no crackers, no leftovers, no fizzy drinks, no biscuits, no ……… I have no snacks.

I decided to shop healthily you know veg, fruit, good stuff and now I am peckish and I have no snacks. I did this thing where I knew this would be good for me, it would be hard, a challenge and now the greedy voice in my head is telling me to look for a snack if I want to make it through the night. Next time when shopping I won’t be so righteous.

Cause right now I have the munchies and I have no snacks – any ideas?

A Black Girl x

Tomorrows Dinner

LaurettaJohnnie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:09:39 +0000

Based on the tried and tested principal ‘It tastes better the next day’

I have made tomorrows dinner ……

A Black Girl x

Positive Thinking

LaurettaJohnnie — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:04:18 +0000

Do you believe in positive thinking?

SEE it
BELIEVE it
ACHIEVE it
PRAISE and GIVE THANKS FOR it

I definitely do believe in positive thinking x

Busy Doing Nothing

LaurettaJohnnie — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:56:41 +0000

Today I:

Wrote

Went to the doctors

Shopped – parsley, coriander, cheese, tomatoes, newspaper

Walked home

Re-potted a large plant

Wrote

Had yesterdays left over dinner

Busy doing nothing!

I wish I had chocolates

LaurettaJohnnie — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:19:43 +0000

I wish I had Chocolates ……

although – I am trying to loose weight yet I wish I had chocolates. I just had a one-egg omelette bit of tomato/ onion/ parsley/ coriander with half a glass of fruit juice …… nice but I wish I had chocolate

I went shopping yesterday and bought lamb/ chicken/ potatoes/ bread/ milk/ grapes but

I wish I had bought chocolates …….

I walked home packed the shopping chatted to friend on the phone / wrote but

I wish I had bought ……

Today I woke up early/ bathed/creamed my skin/ reflected/ wrote/ made appointments yet

I wish I had ……

My omelette tea was nice – I am now writing and want a snack its and old habit but there are no snacks – none. I particularly like truffles covered in rich flaky chocolate or shortcake biscuits enrobed in thick creamy chocolate – oh how

I wish I ……

when you bite into the shortcake as it breaks to a crunch you smell the rich aroma of quality smooth chocolate moments before you enjoy the reassuring taste, ahhhh satisfaction

I wish ……

I imagine looking at the open packets of truffles and chocolate shortcake, torn open, rummaged, crumbs strewn both upon and around it, inside enticing chocolates singing to me to indulge, calling me, begging me, ooooooohhhhhh

I ……

Oh how I wish I had chocolates

Portobello

LaurettaJohnnie — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:30:58 +0000

Sunday started with a lovely breakfast I had kippers he had an omelette – we talked and joked. Went to Portobello Market – Sunday is so much better than Saturday as the market has changed so much. We perused the market, record stores, he bought some reggae, I bought two books on black art and music. We walked down Portobello Road to Kensington then made our way home finishing with a nice walk through the park.

LOVE IS …

LaurettaJohnnie — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:17:55 +0000

Long time no see. It’s been a while since I have blogged – Diane is cussing (and has been very supportive). Where have I been? I’ve been in LOVE. Yes indeed and what is this thing called ‘LOVE’ you may ask. It’s in the eyes, heart and soul of a beautiful black man. It’s in those lovely evening walks, coffee and conversation at Starbucks – Pret – Caffe Nero – or breakfast at Cafe Rouge. Love is ‘you don’t have to hurt no more I’m here’. Love is scanning the car boot sale for old soul records on a Sunday morning. Love is cracking up laughing at the same old jokes. Love is – dancin to I-Levels’ classic ‘In The Sand’ in the front room on a Saturday night. Love is ‘I was just about to call/text YOU’. Love is many complements, praise, support, a listening ear, advice. Love is ‘you can have mine’. Love is hugs, kisses, hugs & kisses. I have met a truly beautiful man because of him my life is changing

I’ve been so busy …. in love I can’t help myself

What is LOVE to you?

Where you’ve bin girlfriend?

LaurettaJohnnie — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:07:10 +0000

Yeah it has indeed been a while – my job – gosh so much, so much, so much to do but enjoy it so much.

My is life changing rapidly – I decided no more but the actuality of ‘no more drama’ means you really have to work at things be reflective, be in the moment, be nice, be real, be focused use the word ‘no’ a lot – that is the hard bit. I’ve met someone – gorgeous and yes we are in love – never thought I’d go there again – was playing the role of the bitter vexed black woman very well.

He buys me flowers, chocolates, listens, we go for evening walks, he does the washing up (and makes the bed), he buys me gifts and loves life and music and has a great respect for people especially elders and children. he is kind, considerate, caring, intelligent and fun. Renaissance black man – so cool.

Guess when I ask myself ‘where have I bin ?’ all these months – I have been in LOVE

Lauretta x x x

Long Time No See

LaurettaJohnnie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:51:45 +0000

It has been a long long time – naughty me
as for Diane well – she is hardly speaking to me – (not really)
some blogger I turned out to be -
but I am still buzzing with creativity
its been a long time with no ? (writing) see
but that is history

Lauretta